We’ve got exciting news. For several months now we’ve been working on a complete revamp of the Blue Patch website. Finally, we’re excited to introduce you to the new and improved Blue Patch, a directory connecting sustainable makers and service providers across the UK and Ireland. It’s been a challenging season. Business owners, you’ll understand […]
Welcome to Earth Day 2020 4:00 am Looking through my window to the garden, I barely make out where buildings stop and sky starts. No birds yet, just the clock ticking. At the onset of the lockdown I felt erased, detached from purpose. Now I feel the opposite, that time has been reclaimed and life […]
We’ve written a guest blog for the RSA on problems facing the high street and a new ethical shopping oriented solution. “When on the high street, it feels as though poor quality products are sold everywhere for high prices. Online shopping seems like a better deal since we’ve been trained to think of purchasing online as […]
It was some months ago while perusing my Facebook feed that I came across a very interesting discussion in a group. This particular thread was started by someone questioning whether a business planning to use sustainable leather and organic cotton could call themselves a sustainable business. There were comments on the meat and leather industries, […]
Now that Easter’s been and gone, it might as well be spring. This weekend has been so very springlike. A bit of sun, a bit of rain. Has anyone seen any Daffodils yet? Those are my favourite sign of spring. Last year we wrote this blog about garden products. To add to that list, and in honour […]
Does you remember hearing about the 5 languages of love? It was something I heard about in university, that people understand love in 5 primary ways. That the way one person expresses love may not be how the other understands it. You may do something that you consider to be tiny for your significant other and it may […]
Collect memories, not things. In recent years, the market for experiential gifts has grown, as people seek to move away from gifting things that may not be wanted or needed. It seems to be a particularly millennial trend with an astounding amount of money being spent each month on live experiences. Perhaps one of the reasons […]
If you’re like us in your love for Cornwall and period dramas, you’ll be glad to know that the wait is finally over for all us Poldark fans out there! BBC One has confirmed the start of the new series on Sunday, June 11 at 9pm which means that there’s no time at all before we get to […]
Meet Jayne Russell of Nom Nom Skincare – award winning, Soil Association certified organic skincare for pregnancy, baby and beyond. Jayne’s luxurious and ethical skin treatments contain high levels of natural, nourishing plant-based ingredients. Not just skin deep even Nom Nom’s packaging is biodegradable and recyclable – protecting baby, mum and planet. Why I do […]
Green House Are you inspired to have a new look home this year? After a wonderful trip to the Josef Frank exhibition at the Fashion & Textile Museum I find myself seeking vibrant colours, textiles and patterns. My colour prediction for 2017? It’s got to be green! Let’s begin by painting some drab walls … […]
Great gifts big & small Blue Patch works with small ethical and sustainable businesses in the UK, from paint-makers to toymakers to clothing designers. Online shopping giants are often seem cheaper and quicker, but our makers don’t mass-produce goods. Blue Patch presents a selection of high quality products at every time of the year but here’s […]
Well wrapped Presentation is key in all walks of life. With numerous ways to alter appearances, here are some beautifully packaged options: for business and for pleasure. Whether you’re considering a seasonal rebrand for your product, a restyle for the new season or ways that we can care for our bodies… Upcycled with a small […]
Catching October leaves As a child, it was considered lucky to chase and grasp a falling leaf from a tree this month. Not something I’ve done recently but worth remembering to make a wish for. Welcome Autumn! The trees have begun to change colour so thoughts are turning to indoor activities, fairs and workshops to […]
Our Headline Film Sponsors: Petermans Associates + Supporters – thank you all. So much support has come from a host of individuals and businesses – our Spacehive campaign was part of the Mayor of London Crowdfunding Programme and the Southwark hive. Over 65 people pledged and helped pay for a range of things we needed […]
Dulwich Festival Artists’ Open House We of course, have a soft spot for Dulwich. We strongly believe that we have the best bread in England at Christopher’s Bakery, the most gorgeous parks to picnic in, and the most wonderful community of independent businesses to buy from. It’s our oasis in the desert. We love to […]
Heather Scott makes contemporary objects that are beautiful and practical. Working amongst a vibrant group of creatives in West Cornwall, Heather represents the new force in design, where local tradition meets global concepts. With great skill and a sensitivity she combines materials such as ceramic, metal and wood. Heather’s aesthetic is firmly anchored in Cornwall […]
Kate, her Ardenne horses – Kipp and young Sol, her sheep and hens, live on the outskirts of Monmouth. Rowan Working Horses do commendable work clearing woods in a way that won’t upset the wildlife – fumes and noise free! Kate works for for private woodland owners, the Woodland Trust, local authorities, the National Trust and […]
Shane Connolly & Company fashion the most exquisite events. Shane trained as a florist and buys from New Covent Garden Flower Market. British Flowers Week, the ground-breaking annual campaign to promote British flowers and foliage, runs from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June 2015 and this year British Flowers Week has a new virtual home at britishflowersweek.com. Shane […]
The historic Carnegie Library in Lambeth hosts Pleasure & Beauty an exhibition by six contemporary artists opening on May 6th 2015. The exhibition runs until the 31st of May and is curated by Blue Patch. Coinciding with the Dulwich Festival means we’ve an excuse for a party on the 15th of May 6:30 – 9pm […]
The Grain Grocer is all about community, local economy, responsible sourcing and our products are always organic and local where possible. Our refillable organic food project started at Crystal Palace Food Market and is very much still there; a lovely place high up the hills with great London views and clean air. Always Organic […]
Canopy Beer Co. is a microbrewery in Herne Hill, in south London. Estelle Theobalds the Founder and brewer has so far created the delicious Brockwell IPA, Milkwood Amber and Ruskin Wheat Beer. Craft Beer is where it’s at! Website www.canopybeer.com Why I do what I do: Estelle Theobalds watch the film Running a microbrewery is […]
With the advent of winter solstice we can start to say goodbye to the darkness and celebrate a little light coming back into our lives! An astronomical phenomenon marking the shortest day of the year, winter solstice (the 21st December for the Northern Hemisphere) means that the days will gradually get longer and the nights […]
We want to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us in the Blue Patch tent last Saturday! Our marquee at the Herne Hill Christmas Fair was home to some of the best ethical, handmade products in the British Isles and we were proud to host such amazing talents. The London cycling […]
Join us at the Herne Hill Christmas market on Saturday 13th December from 11am – 4pm. Find our marquee next to the Half Moon Pub where we’ll be selling the work of some of our talented designers, putting on loads of fun festive activities and telling you all about the Blue Patch mission! Don’t miss […]
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